Google Street View - March 2024 A busy Hereford road will be resurfaced next month. Grandstand Road will be resurfaced in November. The latest in a series of roads in Herefordshire to see improvement works....
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IN MEMORY | In Memory of Irene Jones who passed away peacefully on Friday 11th October
JONES Irene Patricia of Newton Farm, HerefordPassed away peacefully at home on Friday 11th October aged 93 years. Loving wife of the late Edwin Samuel Jones and much loved mum of Beverley, Lesley, Christopher, Simon and Tracie and her many grandchildren and great...
FLOODING – LATEST | Levels on most rivers have peaked but road closures remain in place and the Lugg is still rising near Hereford
River levels on the River Lugg and River Wye in Herefordshire have peaked this morning. Although, the Lugg is still to peak between Bodenham and Hereford. Levels on the Wye in Hereford peaked at around 4.9 metres overnight but some riverside paths are...
NEWS | Two Herefordshire primary schools have confirmed that they will remain closed today due to flooding
Peterchurch Primary School has announced that it will be closed for the rest of the week following flooding on Wednesday. An email sent to parents on Wednesday afternoon said: “Thank you to everyone for your support and understanding with the school closure this...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford United striker Gary Hooper signs for Kettering
Gary Hooper has joined Kettering Town who play in the Southern League Premier Division Central. The former Hereford United striker is now 37. He came to Edgar Street in January 2008 on loan from Southend. He made 19 appearances and scored 11 goals as Hereford were...
NEWS | Herefordshire Business Awards Celebrates Local Excellence
The Herefordshire Business Awards, powered by allpay Limited, concluded with a resoundingsuccess on Saturday, October 12th. Held at the iconic Shell Store, the event honored theoutstanding achievements of local businesses and entrepreneurs. A diverse range of...
NEWS | Two Herefordshire primary schools have confirmed that they will remain closed on Friday due to flooding
Peterchurch Primary School has announced that it will be closed for the rest of the week following flooding on Wednesday. An email sent to parents this afternoon said: “Thank you to everyone for your support and understanding with the school closure this morning. “All...
FLOODING – 5PM UPDATE | Levels on the River Wye and River Lugg continuing to rise in Herefordshire this evening
River levels on the River Lugg and River Wye in Herefordshire are continuing to rise this evening. The Lugg is currently at almost 4 metres at Leominster, meaning that water is now covering the A49 between Dinmore Hill and Leominster. Levels on the Wye in Hereford are...
NEWS | A special turf-cutting ceremony marked that construction work is well underway at The Brookfield School on Grandstand Road in Hereford
Substantial funding sees teaching facility improvements for students at special educational needs school A special turf-cutting ceremony marked that construction work is well underway at The Brookfield School, Grandstand Road, Hereford.The £4.5 million improvement...
NEWS | Police appeal for information after a ‘pile of poo’ was left at a property in Herefordshire
Malicious Act or Unfortunate Pit Stop? From West Mercia Police: Between 10pm on 12th October and 6am on the 13th, a rather unusual incident occurred in Breinton Common. A black shirt was left on a resident’s car bonnet, accompanied by something much less pleasant. To...
NEWS | A man has been rescued from the River Wye in Hereford this morning
A man has been rescued from the River Wye in Hereford this morning. The incident briefly saw the Greyfriars Bridge and Old Bridge closed while emergency services responded to a concern for safety. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers were called...
FLOODING – LATEST | Levels on the River Wye and River Lugg continuing to rise in Herefordshire this morning
River levels on the River Lugg and River Wye in Herefordshire are continuing to rise this morning. Levels on the Wye in Hereford are expected to peak at around 5 metres later today, meaning that riverside paths are underwater, as well as the usual prone spots...
8.30am Update | Flooding continues to cause issues in Herefordshire this morning
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Canon Pyon Primary School Pembridge CE Primary...
SCHOOL CLOSURES | A number of schools have confirmed that they will remain closed today (Thursday)
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Pembridge CE Primary Canon Pyon Primary School...
7.40AM Update | Bus cancellations, school closures, road closures and the latest flood information as torrential downpours cause flooding disruption in Herefordshire
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Canon Pyon Primary School Pembridge CE Primary...
FLOOD WARNING | The River Wye is set to peak in Hereford later today with riverside paths and some properties likely to flood
A Flood Warning is in force on the River Wye between Hay-on-Wye this morning. Riverside paths in Hereford are flooding with the river still rising and the A438 is currently blocked at Letton. From the Environment Agency: “River levels have risen at the Hay-On-Wye...
SCHOOL CLOSURES | Confirmed list of school closures in Herefordshire on Thursday
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Pembridge CE Primary Canon Pyon Primary School...
7AM Update | Bus cancellations, school closures, road closures and the latest flood information as torrential downpours cause flooding misery in Herefordshire
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Canon Pyon Primary School —————————————————— A...
SCHOOL CLOSURES | Confirmed list of school closures in Herefordshire on Thursday
The following schools are confirmed as closed on Thursday 17th October: Peterchurch Primary School (Also closed Friday) Ivington Primary School Leominster Wigmore Primary School Wigmore High School Fairfield High School Canon Pyon Primary School Pembridge CE Primary...
NEWS | A number of bus services are cancelled this morning due to flooding on roads in Herefordshire
A number of bus services are cancelled in Herefordshire this morning due to flooding on the roads. Sargeants shared the following update this morning: 461 Llandrindod to Hereford is cancelled41 Kington to Knighton cancelledCathedral School service cancelledHereford...
FLOOD WARNING | Residents in Leominster and surrounding area (including Bodenham) – warned to expect flooding as levels on the River Lugg continue to rise this morning
Residents living in Leominster and the surrounding area have been warned to expect flooding with levels on the River Lugg rising rapidly. Flood Warning - River Lugg at Kenwater “River levels have risen at the Osborne Place river gauge as a result of heavy...
NEWS | A Herefordshire primary school has confirmed that it will remain closed today due to flooding
A number of road closures remain in place following heavy and torrential downpours that dropped almost 80mm of rain on parts of Herefordshire on Wednesday. The road closures currently in place (at 6am) are as follows: B4348 from Kingstone to Peterchurch C1207...
6AM UPDATE | Further road closures, flood warnings, school closures and disruption as torrential downpours cause significant flooding
A number of road closures remain in place following heavy and torrential downpours that dropped almost 80mm of rain on parts of Herefordshire on Wednesday. The road closures currently in place (at 6am) are as follows: B4348 from Kingstone to Peterchurch C1207...
FLOOD WARNING | Residents in Leominster and surrounding area (including Bodenham) – warned to expect flooding as levels on the River Lugg continue to rise
Residents living in Leominster and the surrounding area have been warned to expect flooding with levels on the River Lugg rising rapidly. Flood Warning - River Lugg at Kenwater “River levels have risen at the Osborne Place river gauge as a result of heavy...
MIDNIGHT UPDATE | Further road closures, flood warnings, school closures and disruption as torrential downpours cause significant flooding
A number of road closures remain in place following heavy and torrential downpours that dropped almost 80mm of rain on parts of Herefordshire on Wednesday. The road closures currently in place (at Midnight) are as follows: B4348 from Madley to Dorstone C1207...
FLOODING – 10pm Update! | Several flood warnings and alerts are in place with rivers rising, schools closed and roads closed in Herefordshire
Several flood alerts are in place with rivers rising, schools closed and roads closed in Herefordshire. Heavy rain has been falling once again this evening, with routes such as the A44 impassable at Knapton and large areas of standing water on the A49 between Hereford...
FLOODING | Emergency services are currently responding to a ‘flooding incident’ in Leominster this evening
Emergency services are currently responding to a flooding incident in Leominster this evening. A heavy downpour has followed a day of heavy rain and caused flooding on Wigmore Street in Leominster, with some properties affected. Hereford & Worcester Fire and...
FLOODING – LATEST! | Several flood alerts are in place with rivers rising, schools closed and roads closed in Herefordshire
Several flood alerts are in place with rivers rising, schools closed and roads closed in Herefordshire. Heavy rain has been falling once again this evening, with routes such as the A44 impassable at Knapton and large areas of standing water on the A49 between Hereford...
5pm UPDATE | EVERYTHING you need to know as flooding causes road closures, school closures and disruption across Herefordshire
Flooding has caused a number of issues across Herefordshire today, with a number of road closures in place this afternoon. The following road closures are in place: B4348 from Madley to Dorstone C1207 Peterchurch B4347 Ewyas Harold A480 Mansel Lacy A4110 Wigmore A4110...
VIDEO | A documentary on the demise of Hereford United and the rise of Hereford FC
Hereford is one of England's most isolated cities, yet it has a storied history in football. Fanhub recently visited the city and produced this fantastic documentary. The film features contributions from matchday announcer Matt Healey and supporters Ash Jones and...
BREAKING | A Herefordshire school will be closed for the rest of the week after it was flooded this morning
Peterchurch Primary School will be closed for the rest of the week following flooding this morning. An email sent to parents this afternoon said: “Thank you to everyone for your support and understanding with the school closure this morning. “All staff and pupils have...
3PM UPDATE | EVERYTHING you need to know as flooding causes road closures, school closures and disruption across Herefordshire
Flooding has caused a number of issues across Herefordshire today, with a number of road closures in place this afternoon. The following road closures are in place: B4348 from Madley to Dorstone C1207 Peterchurch B4347 Ewyas Harold A480 Mansel Lacy A4110 Wigmore A4110...
FLOODING | Households in Kingsland, Mortimers Cross and Yarpole told to prepare for flooding with levels on the River Lugg rising
Households in Kingsland, Mortimers Cross and Yarpole wanted to expect flooding with levels on the River Lugg rising to the north of Leominster. A flood alert, issued by the Environment Agency this afternoon said: “River levels are rising at the Byton river gauge as a...
LATEST | The latest Road Closures, Flood Alerts and School Closures on Wednesday afternoon
More Herefordshire schools have announced that they will be closed for the rest of the day due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Fairfield High School, Kingstone Academy, Clifford Primary School, Longtown Primary School, Holmer School,...
NEWS | A number of roads are closed due to flooding this lunchtime in Herefordshire as the rain continues to fall
More Herefordshire schools have announced that they will be closed for the rest of the day due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Fairfield High School, Kingstone Academy, Clifford Primary School, Longtown Primary School, Michaelchurch...
NEWS | Several Herefordshire schools have closed and are asking parents to pick their children up as flooding gets worse in Herefordshire
More Herefordshire schools have announced that they will be closed for the rest of the day due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Fairfield High School, Kingstone Academy, Clifford Primary School, Longtown Primary School, Michaelchurch...
NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews called to incident involving school-children stuck in flooding this morning
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have been called to an incident involving school-children who were on a bus that got stuck in flooding in Herefordshire this morning. The incident occurred near Peterchurch. We have approached Hereford &...
LATEST | Flooding leads to blocked roads and school closures in Herefordshire this morning
Five Herefordshire schools are closed this morning due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Fairfield High School, Clifford Primary School, Longtown Primary School, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School and Peterchurch Primary School have...
FOOTBALL | Former Hereford FC player now training to become a referee
Former Hereford player Peter Vincenti is training to become a referee. The Jersey born midfielder joined the Bulls on loan from Macclesfield during the 2019/2020 season making 13 league appearances and scoring 4 goals. He had previously played for Rochdale, Coventry...
NEWS | A fifth Herefordshire school has confirmed it will be closed today due to ‘dangerous conditions on the roads’
Five Herefordshire schools are closed this morning due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Fairfield High School, Clifford Primary School, Longtown Primary School, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School and Peterchurch Primary School have...
LATEST | Latest school closures, road closures and flood alerts as torrential downpours affect parts of Herefordshire
Four Herefordshire schools are closed this morning due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Fairfield High School, Longtown Primary School, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School and Peterchurch Primary School have announced they will be...
FEATURED | Richard Hammond’s workshop completes 4th series
The 4th series of Richard Hammond's workshop has just completed its 4th series on Discovery+ The popular series which started in 2021 sees the former Top Gear presenter start a prestige classic car restoration and repair business on the Rotherwas Industrial Estate....
NEWS | A fourth Herefordshire school has confirmed it will be closed today due to ‘dangerous conditions on the roads’
Four Herefordshire schools are closed this morning due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Fairfield High School, Longtown Primary School, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School and Peterchurch Primary School have announced they will be...
NEWS | A third Herefordshire school has confirmed it will be closed today due to ‘dangerous conditions on the roads’
Three Herefordshire schools are closed this morning due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Fairfield High School, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School and Peterchurch Primary School have announced they will be closed to ensure the safety...
BREAKING | Two Herefordshire schools CLOSED today due to significant flooding incident
Two Herefordshire schools are closed this morning due to a significant flooding incident in some parts of Herefordshire. Both Fairfield High School and Peterchurch Primary School have announced they will be closed to ensure the safety of staff and students. A Flood...
FLOOD WARNING | Ewyas Harold residents told to expect ‘imminent flooding’ with levels on the Dulas Brook rising rapidly this morning
A Flood Warning has been issued on the Dulas Brook in Ewyas Harold this morning. The Flood Warning, issued by the Environment Agency says: “River levels are rising at the Ewyas Harold river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. “Consequently, flooding of property,...
FLOODING | Significant flooding causing issues on the A438 between Hereford and Hay-on-Wye this morning
Surface water flooding has been causing issues on routes across Herefordshire overnight, with further heavy rain and downpours spreading across the county. Your Herefordshire has been informed that conditions are difficult on the A465 between Abergavenny and...
FEATURED | The incredible Luxmuralis Space Light Show arrives at Hereford Cathedral today with more than 7,000 visitors expected in Hereford over four evenings
Photo Credit: Luxmuralis Artistic Collaboration / Cameron M-Hill Photography Visit Hereford Cathedral this week and step out into Space, the cathedral’s first sound and light installation, produced by Luxmuralis. A spectacular light show experience will transform the...
FLOODING | Flood alerts in force on the River Arrow, River Frome and River Leadon in Herefordshire
Surface water flooding has been causing issues on routes across Herefordshire overnight, with further heavy rain and downpours spreading across the county. Your Herefordshire has been informed that conditions are difficult on the A465 between Abergavenny and...
BREAKING | Hereford households warned of issues with water supply this morning with reports of discoloured water and other issues
Households in Hereford and the surrounding area are being warned of issues with their water supply this morning. Households in the Hampton Park, Hampton Bishop and Tupsley areas of Hereford are warned that they may see discoloured water this morning due to a burst...