West Mercia Police have issued a warning to residents in a Herefordshire village following a recent spate of anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and theft. Hereford Cops shared a post on Twitter this morning explaining that a number of incidents had occurred in the...
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NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service issue advice after concerning number of wood burning stove fires in Herefordshire
Following a recent spate of woodburning stovefires in our area, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding homeowners to get their chimneys swept by an approved sweep, if overdue. Efficient sweeping prevents chimney damage, and, in worst cases,...
NEWS | Get your Christmas Cards delivered for just 35p with the Scout Post this year – FULL DETAILS
Scout Post Collection Dates for 2022 have been released. Saturday 3rd & 10th December and Sunday's 4th & 11th December. All cards will be delivered by 22nd December and it costs just 35p per card to send. Scout Post Collection Points and Times High Town...
NEWS | Dense fog patches likely to linger across parts of Herefordshire todayÂ
Dense fog patches are likely to linger across many parts of Herefordshire today, with motorists warned to expect difficult driving conditions. The Met Office has issued a weather warning for fog across many parts of Herefordshire, the Welsh Marches and the Midlands....
UK NEWS | NHS fast tracks life-extending prostate cancer drug to patients
Around 9,000 men with one of the most advanced forms of prostate cancer will be eligible for a new life-extending treatment thanks to a fast tracked deal by the NHS. The NHS in England will become the first in Europe to roll out Darolutamide to patients whose prostate...
NEWS | A new package of measures to improve patient access to dental care has been introduced by the government
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-to-improve-access-to-dental-care A new package of measures to improve patient access to dental care has been introduced by the government. From today, NHS dentists will receive fairer payments for delivering...
NEWS | Police issue update after the bodies of two babies were discovered in a property
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the discovery of the bodies of two babies. The babies were discovered at an address in Wildmill, Bridgend, on the evening of Saturday, November 26.Two men, aged 37 and 47, and a 29-year-old woman, who are currently in...
NEWS | McDonald’s to open its Belmont Drive Thru in Hereford 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,...
FOOTBALL | Hereford FC lose at home; Westfields thrashed by Corsham, Lads Club battle for home win and Pegasus produce stunning fight back to win seven goal thriller
Hereford FC were dealt another frustrating blow in a 2-1 defeat against Darlington at Edgar Street. The Bulls went ahead through Jack Evans, before the visitors hit twice to secure victory. A Hereford supporter was ejected from the stadium after reports that...
NEWS | Waitrose and Tesco object to plans for Lidl to open a store at the Three Counties Hotel site in Hereford
Waitrose and Tesco are the latest companies to object to plans submitted by Lidl to open a store at the Three Counties Hotel site in Hereford. In a letter to Herefordshire Council, Firstplan, acting on behalf of Waitrose & Partners said that plans for a Lidl on...
NEWS | Tributes paid to a 94-year-old woman who died when her vehicle was involved in a collisionÂ
The family of Daphne Bird, who died in a road traffic collision on the A4136, near Monmouth on Wednesday 16 November, have paid tribute to her. The family of a woman, who died in a collision on the A4136, have paid tribute to her saying 'she will be greatly missed by...
BREAKING | Three arrested after the bodies of two babies were discovered at an address in South Wales
South Wales Police has commenced an investigation after the bodies of two babies were discovered at address in Wildmill, Bridgend, on the evening of Saturday, 26th November. Officers were called to the house just before 8pm. Two men aged 37 and 47, and a 29-year-old...
NEWS | Hereford’s popular Skate Park is set to become even better after funding was confirmed
Exciting expansion plans for Hereford Skate Park have moved a step forward following a confirmation of funding. The skate park, located on Holmer Road, is extremely popular with skaters of all ages. In a post on the Hereford Skate Park Facebook page, the news about...
NEWS | Richard Hammond to switch-on the Christmas Lights at this year’s Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre later today
Credit: Cameron M-Hill Photography Ross-on-Wye Town Council is gearing up for what promises to be the biggest Christmas Fayre event to date, which takes place next Sunday 27th November, Ross Town Centre, 11am-5pm. Visitors can expect over 70 stalls selling an...
NEWS | Hereford FC supporter ejected from stadium following reports of homophobic abuse being aimed at an opposition player
Hereford FC have this evening issued a statement following reports of homophobic abuse at Edgar Street this afternoon. The Bulls lost the fixture against Darlington 2-1 and the supporter was ejected from the stadium after comments were aimed at a Darlington player....
FOOTBALL | Three sent off as Hereford Pegasus defeat Ledbury Town to progress in County Cup
Ledbury Town bowed out of the 2022/23 Herefordshire FA County Challenge Cup this week in a very similar manner to their exit the previous season, losing out against current Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division fourth place holders Hereford Pegasus under the...
NEWS | Three neighbouring Wildlife Trusts launch a ground-breaking project to connect two of England’s largest native woodlands on the eve of National Tree Week
Image Credit: Herefordshire from British Camp (Wendy Carter) Three neighbouring Wildlife Trusts launch a ground-breaking project to connect two of England’s largest native woodlands on the eve of National Tree Week. Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire...
BREAKING | Government introduces amendment to online safety bill meaning that people who share intimate photos of others could face time in prison
Under a planned amendment to the Online Safety Bill, people who share so-called ‘deepfakes’ – explicit images or videos which have been manipulated to look like someone without their consent – will be among those to be specifically criminalised for the first time and...
BREAKING | First strike dates announced by Royal College of Nursing after UK government declines NHS pay negotiations
The Royal College of Nursing today announces its first strike action will take place on Thursday 15 and Tuesday 20 December. The announcement comes after the UK Government turned down the RCN’s offer of formal, detailed negotiations as an alternative to strike action....
NEWS | Motorists face lengthy diversion with a major route in Herefordshire closed for a week from TODAY
Google Street View - Image Date - June 2021 Motorists in Herefordshire are facing a lengthy diversion, with a major route in the county CLOSED for a week from today. Hereford Highways have confirmed that the A44 will be closed between Leominster and Bromyard, for a...
UK NEWS | A 40-year-old man has been sentenced for riding an electric scooter on a main road while drunk and with a child
A 40-year-old man has been sentenced for riding an electric scooter on a main road while drunk and with a child, following a British Transport Police investigation. Litvars Sunitis, of Crimpsall Road, Doncaster, pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, driving...
NEWS | Police issue update following a firearms incident that occurred earlier this weekÂ
Gloucestershire Constabulary have issued an update following a firearms incident that occurred near Gloucester earlier this week. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: “We're renewing our appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following reports that...
NEWS | Homeless Hereford residents benefit from transformed properties
Two previously vacant properties owned by Herefordshire Council have been transformed into six self-contained flats that will now provide supported accommodation for homeless people in Hereford. The site has undergone significant renovation and has...
NEWS | Flood Alert issued on the River Wye in Herefordshire following heavy rain in WalesÂ
A flood alert has been issued on the River Wye in Herefordshire, following torrential rain in Wales over recent days. The update from the Environment Agency says: “River levels are forecast to rise at the Old Wye Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall....
NEWS | Leominster couple fined for dumping waste on land in Pembridge
Herefordshire Council has won an enforcement case against two people found guilty of fly tipping waste which they had been paid to remove from a resident in Kington. On Tuesday 1 November 2022, Hereford magistrates heard how in June 2021, a Council-owned travellers...
NEWS | Free festive parking on offer in Malvern this Christmas to support local traders
Shoppers will be able to take advantage of free parking during the festive period thanks to Malvern Hills District Council. From 1 to 24 December, visitors will be able to park for free from 3pm until 11pm in any of the council's pay and display car parks. The...
NEWS | Lidl and Aldi have recalled items due to concerns they may not be safe to eat
Lidl GB is recalling Simply Grated Cheddar because it may contain small pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat. Product details Simply Grated CheddarPack size500gBest before23 December 202 This product may contain small...
NEWS | Help make memories for a Hereford boy with a terminal brain tumour
Help make memories for a Hereford boy with a terminal brain tumour. “Where to start? Without this sounding too cliche, our Logan bear, really does brighten up any room with his infectious smiles and giggles. “Words can not describe how painful it is to write down...
NEWS | Ofsted releases report following recent visit to a Herefordshire Primary School
Ofsted has released a report following a recent visit to a Herefordshire Primary School. Ofsted visited Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School on 19th October 2022 and rated the school as continuing to be a 'good school'. In the report, Ofsted said: ‘Be the best I can...
NEWS | Asda offering a reward for all customers who book to have their flu jab at one of its in-store Pharmacies
With cases of flu on the rise, suggesting the season has begun earlier than normal, Asda is encouraging customers who haven’t yet had their flu jab to book an appointment online to visit one of its 245 in-store Pharmacies. For customers with the Asda Rewards app,...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was reported waving a machete around in the Forest of Dean
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was reported waving a machete around in Cinderford. On Saturday 29 October, between 10.30am and 10.35am, a man was reported being seen exiting a silver Mercedes with the personalised registration L3YPC on Valley Road,...
NEWS | Lloyds Bank branch in Hereford temporarily closed for refurbishment work
Google Street View - Image Date - June 2018 The Lloyds Bank branch in Hereford is currently temporarily closed for refurbishment work. The branch, located in High Town, recently put in a planning application to Herefordshire Council, detailing the planned work that is...
NEWS | A brave little boy was so concerned about his father’s behaviour that he reported him to the police
A little boy who was so concerned about his father’s behaviour towards his mother took the brave move in calling police to report him. The child, who cannot be named, described how his dad had assaulted his mum during an argument, giving vital information calmly...
NEWS | Two flood alerts are in force in Herefordshire following heavy rainÂ
Two flood alerts are in place in Herefordshire following heavy rain over recent days. The flood alerts are in force on the River Leadon, near Ledbury, and the River Lugg, south of Leominster. Information below is from the Environment Agency. River Lugg south of...
NEWS | One person treated for burn injuries following a fire at a property in HerefordshireÂ
One person has been treated for burn injuries following a fire at a property in Herefordshire this evening. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Hereford and Ewyas Harold were called to the incident at Newton St Margarets at around 4.55pm this...
NEWS | From today, over 11.6 million pensioners will start to receive up to £600 to help with their energy bills this winter
From today (23 November 2022), over 11.6 million pensioners in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will start to receive payments of up to £600 to help with their energy bills this winter. Winter Fuel Payments – boosted this year by an additional £300...
NEWS | A Herefordshire festival has been cancelled for good with organisers no longer able to give it the time and dedication neededÂ
A Herefordshire festival has been cancelled for good after its organisers admitted they no longer can give the time and dedication needed to make it successful. In a post on social media, the Shobdon Food & Flying Festival said: “Sadly, after a lot of thought, the...
NEWS | Emergency services responding to a collision on the Herefordshire border this morning
Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on the Herefordshire border. The collision has occurred on the B4361 near Ludford in Ludlow, Shropshire, towards the junction for Overton. West Mercia Police are on the scene and motorists are being...
NEWS | Plans to refurbish and develop Castle Green Pavilion approved by Herefordshire Council this morning
Plans to refurbish Castle Green Pavilion have moved a step forward this morning after a planning application was approved by Herefordshire Council. We’ll have more on this decision later. Earlier this year, a planning application was submitted by Friends of Castle...
NEWS | Flood alert issued for Bodenham, Lugwardine and Hampton Bishop as levels on the River Lugg respond to heavy rainfall
A flood alert has been issued for areas such as Bodenham, Hampton Bishop and Lugwardine as levels on the River Lugg respond to heavy rainfall. A flood alert is in place on the River Lugg, south of Leominster, with further heavy rain expected to fall on Thursday. An...
WEATHER WARNING | Narrow band of intense rain could bring flooding and strong winds to Herefordshire on ThursdayÂ
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Herefordshire on Thursday, with a narrow band of heavy rain likely to cause issues with flooding. The Met Office warning, valid for Thursday morning states: “A narrow band of rain, heavy at times and perhaps briefly...
NEWS | Over 100 drivers stopped during Operation Tramline which targeted driving offences on the M5
Gloucestershire Constabulary's Roads Policing Unit stopped over 100 drivers during a joint operation with National Highways on the M5 last week. Operation Tramline saw an unmarked HGV tractor unit being driven between junctions 8 and 14 of the motorway last Tuesday to...
NEWS | Festive shoppers urged to be Cyber Aware as figures reveal average online losses of £1,000
BARGAIN HUNTERS are being urged to bolster their cyber security in the approach to the festive season after new figures revealed victims of online shopping scams lost on average £1,000 per person in the same period last year. Scams ranged from one shopper losing more...
HAVE YOUR SAY | Herefordshire Council reveals more information about proposed £10 million Transport Hub in Hereford Â
Herefordshire Council is inviting residents, commuters, students, workers and visitors to have their say on the design proposals for the new transport hub at Hereford railway station. Promising to offer a more attractive environment for visitors and commuters, the new...
NEWS | Police step up patrols of the road network to target drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the World Cup
Police chiefs warn anyone getting behind the wheel after a drink or two during the world cup and festive parties that they face the prospect of ending up behind bars this festive season. All police forces in England and Wales will be increasing their presence on the...
NEWS | RAC calls on supermarkets to support struggling drivers by cutting their fuel prices by 5p a litre
Amid the worst cost-of-living crisis in four decades drivers are being denied cheaper fuel by the UK’s biggest retailers refusing to lower their forecourt prices to reflect far lower wholesale costs. In a shocking example of ‘rocket and feather’ pricing RAC Fuel...
NEWS | Police make several arrests following a shocking incident involving firearms on a busy road
Six people have been arrested in connection with reports that a firearm was discharged in Gloucester this morning (Tuesday). There has been a large police presence in the Highnam area after officers responded to reports that the occupants of two cars had made threats...
NEWS | Emergency services called to a collision on a busy road in Hereford this afternoon
Emergency services have been called to a collision on a busy road in Hereford this afternoon, with tailbacks affecting motorists. The collision has occurred on Holme Lacy Road and involves one vehicle and one motorcyclist. West Mercia Police and West Midlands...
UK NEWS | Police have now launched a triple murder investigation after a mum from a flat fire that killed her two children has also died in hospital
Police have now launched a triple murder investigation after a mum from a flat fire that killed her two children has also died in hospital. Fatoumatta Hydara, aged 28, was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre following the fire in Fairisle Close, Clifton, at 3.17am on...
NEWS | Further disruption expected this weekend with rail strikes taking place across the country
Further disruption is expected this coming weekend (26th / 27th November), with rail strikes taking place across the country. West Midlands Railway (WMR) is advising passengers not to attempt to travel this Saturday due to planned industrial action. There will be no...